Arizona small estate affidavit: limits & how it works
Arizona's small-estate affidavits can avoid probate entirely: up to $75,000 in personal property, or up to $100,000 of equity in real property.
AZ small-estate limit
$75,000 personal property / $100,000 real property (equity)
- Personal property up to $75,000 can be collected with a small-estate affidavit 30 days after death — no court case.
- Real property up to $100,000 in equity can be transferred with an affidavit, but only 6 months after death.
- If the estate exceeds these limits, informal probate is the usual path — still streamlined compared to most states.
- Kindred checks which path fits and prepares the affidavit or runs the informal probate accordingly.
Common questions
What is the small estate limit in Arizona?
Up to $75,000 in personal property (collectible by affidavit 30 days after death) and up to $100,000 of equity in real property (by affidavit 6 months after death). Under those limits, you can usually avoid probate entirely. We'll tell you if you qualify and prepare the affidavit.
Last verified June 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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